Quality Control Administrator (PRIME Division)

S&S Activewear; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 36,024 - 42,388; Full time

Job summary

S&S Activewear in Bridgeport, CT, is seeking a clerical specialist to support Compliance and Quality teams. The role involves weekly product XRF testing, overseas inspection review, and database updates, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting.

The position requires a high school diploma and some experience in quality/inspections. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule, early hours, and a manufacturing environment that values accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly dependable, organized and detail oriented.
• Self-starter who takes direction well but also able to work independently initiating projects and ideas.
• Team player with strong collaborative skills.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to compile large amounts of data and make recommendations.
• Ability to read and interpret job orders and convey ideas clearly.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to practical problems.

Responsibilities

• Compliance support includes: Weekly testing of products using XRF machine and reporting results.
• Daily review of Overseas Inspection reports and filing in product files.
• Assist Compliance Supervisor with special projects.
• Update Databases (overseas, incoming, xrf, defective product database).
• Ensure Inspection Standards are followed and weekly e-filing is completed with Supply Chain.
• Quality support includes: Assist with reporting and dispositioning defective product.
• Transfer data from M4N inspections to Supply Chain and liaise between Compliance and Quality.
• Prepare reports as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Dependable

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Team player

Time management

Data analysis

Order interpretation

Logical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

PRIME LINE - POWERED BY S&S ACTIVEWEAR

JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION"

About Us

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech‑enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t‑shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the "critical link" that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper‑fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.).

At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world‑class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t‑shirt distributor to a leading, multi‑billion‑dollar value‑added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

This position is part of our PRIME division, operating under the S&S Activewear parent company. PRIME plays a key role in delivering specialized solutions while aligning with the broader mission and values of S&S Activewear.

About The Role

This position will focus on providing clerical support to the Compliance and Quality Teams.

Compensation & Schedule

Hourly: $26.15 - $30.77 (based on experience)

Monday - Friday (4:30am - 5pm)

What You Will Do

• Compliance support includes:
• Weekly testing of products using XRF machine – downloading the data, reporting weekly on any items that failed XRF testing.
• Daily review of Overseas Inspection reports – approving/failing, filing reports in the product files, updating the overseas inspection database.
• Assisting the Compliance Supervisor with special projects as required.
• Update Databases (overseas, incoming, xrf, defective product database)
• Inspection Standards
• Update and upload e‑filing information for products on a weekly basis (working closely with supply chain department)
• Quality support includes:
• Support Quality Supervisor with reporting and dispositioning defective product once identified
• Transfer data from M4N incoming inspections to Supply Chain.
• Act as a liaison between Compliance and Quality, communicating concerns or potential problems as they arise.
• Prepare reports as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to ensure clarity
• Highly dependable, organized and detail oriented
• Self‑starter who takes direction well but also able to work independently initiating projects and ideas
• Team player
• Solid time management and organizational skills to efficiently complete assigned tasks
• Ability to compile large amounts of data and make recommendations
• Ability to read and interpret job orders. Ability to listen effectively. Ability to effectively convey ideas and information to others
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a range of practical problems
• Minimum of High School Diploma
• Some experience in quality/inspections preferred
• Some experience in product compliance preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 25 to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is done in a manufacturing environment. The noise level will range from moderate to high.

• Overtime as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.